Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Project Manager

Senior Geotechnical Project Manager Company Overview LVI is partnered with a specialized engineering firm with a longstanding reputation across the MidAtlantic and Northeast for geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and construction quality assurance services. The culture is accountabilitydriven designed for experienced project managers who value autonomy, decisiveness, and real impact over bureaucracy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the work while leading teams and managing highprofile, scheduledriven projects. Position Summary The Senior Geotechnical Project Manager will lead and deliver complex geotechnical and construction quality assurance projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and missioncritical sectors. The position is handson and clientfacing, combining technical oversight, team leadership, and business development support. This role offers significant independence, visibility, and the opportunity to directly influence project outcomes and office performance. Key Responsibilities Lead geotechnical and construction quality assurance projects from proposal through completion Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, scope, schedule, and budget Review geotechnical reports, field data, and testing results for quality, accuracy, and constructability Provide technical guidance to field staff, engineers, and inspectors Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation Support proposal development, fee estimates, and client presentations Mentor and supervise junior engineers and field personnel Interface with contractors, owners, and design teams to resolve site challenges in real time Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Professional Engineer (PE) license NJ preferred; EIT candidates with strong local experience will be considered 8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and/or CQA Proven experience managing multiple active projects simultaneously Strong understanding of field operations, reporting, and construction coordination Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment with aggressive schedules Local or regional market knowledge is a must have. What Sets This Role Apart Direct access to leadership and decisionmakers Minimal bureaucracy and streamlined project execution High degree of autonomy and trust in senior PMs Opportunity to influence how projects are run and how the business grows Balance of technical leadership, client engagement, and operational responsibility Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with performancebased incentives Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement Paid time off and paid holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - offering employees a meaningful ownership stake and longterm wealthbuilding opportunity Collaborative, professional environment with longterm career stability Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Geotechnical Engineer USA USD 150000 - USD 200000 Geotechnical Department Manager USA USD 130000 - USD 150000 Branch Manager USA USD 150000 - USD 200000 Geotechnical Engineer PE USA GBP 110000 - GBP 140000 Geotechnical Project Engineer USA USD 90000 - USD 100000 Water/ Wastewater Project Manager- Gresham, OR USA USD 155000 - USD 225000 Civil Estimator- Sumner, WA USA USD 135000 - USD 185000 Heavy Civil Project Engineer- Seattle, WA USA USD 85000 - USD 115000 Project Engineer USA USD 85000 - USD 105000 Jobs